Eat to Run

Nine weeks ago, I sprained my ankle.  My physiotherapist and I thought that I would be running again in a few days but those few days turned into a few weeks, then 6-8 weeks and now….who really knows?  In those 9 weeks, my sprain also presented a dislocated talus and…

The Drinking Game

I have never been much of a water drinker.  My husband is constantly nagging because he doesn’t think I drink enough water.  He is probably right.  In the winter, it seems to be a non-issue; I can run for miles and miles and not have to worry about getting thirsty…

Run Like the Devil

Last Sunday morning, I listened to my husband tell me that I should wear my race bib to the Chilly Half Marathon upside down.  “Be 999,” he said.  “That’s a fun number.” “No way.  This is the number that I was assigned so this is the number that I am…

The Summer of More

When my kids were younger, I thought my time would free up as they got older.   How wrong I was!  With a tween and a teen, I find that I am constantly on the go taking them to soccer, basketball, refereeing, choir, work and – oh, yes – school.  Combine…

Giveaway: Hemp Hearts

Yesterday, I wrote about Hemp Hearts, produced by Manitoba Harvest.  They are an easy and delicious way of adding protein and omegas to your diet – and they taste great!  If you missed it, you can read all about them here. One lucky reader from Canada or the United States…

Review: Manitoba Hemp Hearts

Getting protein in my diet is a struggle.   Don’t get me wrong; I love my meat.  But I don’t eat a lot of it and I am not a huge fan of meat alternatives.  So when I came across the opportunity to try Manitoba Hemp Hearts, I jumped at it.…